Shell Rimula R2 Extra 20W-50

Approved by

• Mercedes-Benz

Standards & approvals

• MB-Approval 228.1

  Official approval

  Mercedes-Benz truck diesel engine oil, entry level

  Early Mercedes-Benz approval for mineral or semi-synthetic diesel engine oil in commercial-vehicle engines without exhaust aftertreatment, standard drain interval; largely superseded by 228.3.

• API CF-4

  Diesel engine oil, API CF-4 performance level

  Older API category for high-speed four-stroke diesel engines, from before the emissions standards.

• API CF

  Diesel engine oil, API CF performance level

  Older API category for indirect-injection diesel engines, tolerant of higher-sulphur fuel.

• ACEA E2

  ACEA E2 oil sequence

  ACEA's sequence for heavy-duty diesel engines without exhaust aftertreatment. No longer on ACEA's current list.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Rimula

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 20W-50

Manufacturer code

001C4568

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

MAN

TGA

Mercedes-Benz

Actros, Atego, Axor

Derived from the vehicle makers' approvals this product meets. Check the specification your vehicle's manual requires.

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Multigrade Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oils. Shell Rimula R2 Extra oils use proven combinations of additives that react to the varying needs of your engine. They include active dispersants to keep the engine clean. Each additive releases its protective energy to ensure reliable and consistent protection against deposits and wear and to resist thickening by heat. Approved by leading engine makers, suitable for most heavy duty applications including turbo-charged engines.

Applications

• Automotive diesel enginesShell Rimula R2 Extra is the ideal choice for a wide range of turbo-charged and non-turbocharged engines under normal operation. It is particularly recommended for use in older Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses as well as for cost effective lubrication in off-highway applications such as agricultural tractors. For more severe operation or application in modern low emission engines we recommend Shell Rimula R3 or Shell Rimula R4 multigrade engine oils.

Performance & benefits

• Multigrade benefitsCompared to monograde oils, Shell Rimula R2 Extra can deliver the user a range of benefits associated with the use of multigrade oils. These include reduction of oil consumption by up to 30%*, longer oil life and improved fuel economy. (* As stated by a leading engine maker)
• Protection for turbo-charged enginesUnlike some lower cost multigrade oils, Shell Rimula R2 Extra can be confidently used in many turbocharged engines to provide protection and long engine life.
• Piston cleanlinessShell Rimula R2 Extra exceeds the normal standards of piston cleanliness associated with API CF-4 oils - the use of modern formulation chemistry delivers piston cleanliness that meets the standards of Mercedes Benz 228.1, guaranteeing the user consistently high performance in a range of applications.
• Major engine manufacturer acceptanceShell Rimula R2 Extra meets the recommendation of many major automotive engine builders in Europe and America, providing flexibility to vehicle and equipment owners.

Fits

• Trucks & buses
• Tractors & farm machinery